Artist

will.i.am

Wins

Nominations

Biography

"Hip-hop culture is probably one of the most powerful things to come out of America in a long time – everything from the music to the art to the dance to the language."

Born William James Adams on March 15, 1975, in Los Angeles, California
Best known as a founding member of The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am is also an accomplished solo artist and producer. His second solo album, 2003's Must B 21, featured the hit song "Go!" which was featured in the video games NBA Live 2005 and Madden NFL 2005.
will.i.am won his first GRAMMY for 2004 alongside his Black Eyed Peas bandmates for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for "Let's Get it Started."
Did you know? will.i.am is the nephew of Lynn Cain, a former Atlanta Falcons player.
will.i.am is a strong supporter of GRAMMY Camp, and starred in a PSA for the program in 2011.
will.i.am launched the i.am.angel Foundation in 2009 to "TRANS4M lives through education, inspiration, and opportunity." The program gives college scholarships and resources and opportunities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for will.i.am

2010 • 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

I Gotta Feeling. Black Eyed Peas
Best Pop Vocal Album

The E.N.D.. Black Eyed Peas
Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Boom Boom Pow. Black Eyed Peas
Record Of The Year

I Gotta Feeling. Black Eyed Peas
Album Of The Year

The E.N.D.. Black Eyed Peas
Best Music Video

Boom Boom Pow. Black Eyed Peas

2009 • 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Song Of The Year

American Boy. will.i.am, Keith Harris, John Legend, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, Estelle, Kanye West
Urban/Alternative Performance

Be OK. Chrisette Michele, will.i.am
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical

2007 • 49th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

My Humps. Black Eyed Peas
Urban/Alternative Performance

That Heat. Sergio Mendes, Erykah Badu
Urban/Alternative Performance

Mas Que Nada. Sergio Mendes, Black Eyed Peas
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical

2006 • 48th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

Don't Lie. Black Eyed Peas
Pop Collaboration With Vocals

Gone Going. Black Eyed Peas, Jack Johnson
Rap Duo/Group Performance

Don't Phunk With My Heart. Black Eyed Peas
Song Of The Year

Ordinary People. will.i.am, John Legend
Best R&B Song

Ordinary People. will.i.am, John Legend
Best Rap Song

Don't Phunk With My Heart. will.i.am, Printz Board, Fergie, George Pajon, Jr.

2005 • 47th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Record Of The Year

Let's Get It Started. Black Eyed Peas
Rap Duo/Group Performance

Let's Get It Started. Black Eyed Peas
Best Rap Song

Hey Mama. will.i.am, Anthony Henry
Best Rap Song

Let's Get It Started. will.i.am, Mike Fratantuno, Jaime Gomez, George Pajon, Jr., apl.de.ap, Terence Yoshiaki

2004 • 46th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

Elephunk. will.i.am, Dylan Dresdow, Tal Herzberg, Jun Ishizeki, Chris Lord-Alge, Tony Maserati, Jason Villaroman, Frank Wolf
Record Of The Year

Where Is The Love. Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake
Best Melodic Rap Performance

Where Is The Love. Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake